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FM57 VDG

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,616 mi
Last recorded128,616 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 VDG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 128,616 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 108,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 73,734 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 60,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on wall not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,122 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has deep cut

Fail 19 Jan 2016 54,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has deep cut

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,306 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 36,302 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 33,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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FM57 VDG is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM57 VDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM57 VDG is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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